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7 Filipino-inspired drink recipes you need to make

Here are seven Filipino-inspired cocktails worth making this weekend. Each one takes a familiar flavor and builds it into a structured drink format. From spirit-forward to tropical and dessert-driven, this lineup keeps things balanced and intentional. If you’re looking to explore Filipino flavors in a practical way, start here.

Cheers, y’all!

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Grass Slippers

Bright citrus, soft sweetness, and a creamy matcha finish — Grass Slippers leans fresh but still feels layered. Yuzu brings sharp acidity, honey ginger syrup adds warmth, and HIGHPOUR Spirit keeps the backbone clean and structured. The salted coconut matcha foam ties it all together with texture and a subtle savory note.

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Pickled Strawberry Margarita

“Why are you picking all the green strawberries?” - my wife

Comment “STRAWBERRY” below and I’ll send this recipe straight to your DMs.

#ad21+ Together with my friends at @codigo1530, I made a crushable margarita riff made using pickled strawberry brine, WITH ingredients as fresh as the tequila itself.

During strawberry season last year, I was lucky enough to pick some beautiful green (unripe) strawberries from a local farm here in Charleston. I’ve seen local chefs utilize these in salads and savory dishes but my mind immediately went to how I could use it in a cocktail recipe. Green strawberries bring acid, vegetal brightness, and subtle tannin that will play really well with the vegetal, bright notes in Codigo 1530 Blanco.

This one is a must-try, cheers y’all.

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Adam’s Words

This is my kind of daiq 😮‍💨

This is Episode 2 of Equal Parts Theory, the series where we see if equal ingredient measurements actually make a good cocktail.

Today, we’re making Adam’s Words, a modern equal-parts cocktail created in 2012 by @Fransos. You really can’t go wrong with the ingredients in this cocktail but it’s just a bonus that they’re so balanced in an equal parts cocktail.

What should I make next? Let me know below.

Cheers y’all.

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Freezer Door Carajillo Old Fashioned

This one sits right at the intersection of whiskey, Cognac, and coffee. Inspired by the classic Spanish Carajillo, this Old Fashioned–style riff leans warm, rich, and just slightly sweet, making it perfect for batching and keeping on hand in the freezer.

Built with rye for structure, Cognac for roundness, and a split of coffee liqueur and Licor 43 for depth and subtle vanilla, this is the kind of cocktail that works just as well after dinner as it does late at night.

Batch it once, forget about it, and pour when needed.

Cheers, y'all!

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Spruce Tip Vesper Martini

The perfect serving for the perfect seasonal cocktail #ad21+

A Vesper is already a bold, spirit-forward martini but together with my friends at @WeberRanchVodka, I wanted to give you a seasonal rendition with a slightly different edge thanks to its agave base, which brings a subtle sweetness and soft herbal note that works especially well with dry vermouth and citrus.

A flask is the way to go here, the addition of spruce tips and juniper comes through in place of the traditional gin and really let’s the earthy notes in #WeberRanch shine with the bonus of adding that cozy holiday feeling around this time of year. It’s a great make-ahead option when you want a martini that pours clean and consistent every time.

As an added bonus, this cocktail can pull double duty, make sure to check out Jordan’s (@highproofpreacher) version for a lighter, crisp rendition by adding a few simple ingredients!

Cheers, y’all!

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Accidental Hipster

Equal Parts Theory | Episode 1 | Accidental Hipster

This is Episode 1 of Equal Parts Theory, where we see if equal ingredient measurements actually make a good cocktail. Today, we’re making Accidental Hipster, an equal-parts cocktail created around 2015 by Julia and Chris Tunstall after the name came first and the recipe followed.

What should I make next? Drop it below!

Cheers y’all.

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Beericano (Non-Alcoholic)

I believe so!

Had to give this one a try.This recipe went viral late last year thanks to @_thirstywhale, and since a lot of y’all are doing #DryJanuary, it felt like the right time to make a non-alcoholic version. I’ve been on the hunt for a solid NA Campari and sweet vermouth alternative for a while now, and I think I finally found it with Giffard Sirop Aperitif. It hits that balance of bitterness and sweetness that makes this drink work.I’ll be playing around with a Negroni and Boulevardier (NA) next, but let me know what else you’d like to see.Pro tip: You can also make this low-ABV by using Campari and your favorite sweet vermouth, then topping with an NA beer.Cheers, y’all!

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Flasked Spruce Tip Vesper Martini

The perfect serving for the perfect seasonal cocktail #ad21+

A Vesper is already a bold, spirit-forward martini but together with my friends at WeberRanchVodka, I wanted to give you a seasonal rendition with a slightly different edge thanks to its agave base, which brings a subtle sweetness and soft herbal note that works especially well with dry vermouth and citrus.

A flask is the way to go here, the addition of spruce tips and juniper comes through in place of the traditional gin and really let’s the earthy notes in #WeberRanch shine with the bonus of adding that cozy holiday feeling around this time of year. It’s a great make-ahead option when you want a martini that pours clean and consistent every time.

As an added bonus, this cocktail can pull double duty, make sure to check out Jordan’s (@highproofpreacher) version for a lighter, crisp rendition by adding a few simple ingredients!

Cheers, y’all!

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Flasked Spiced Pear Boulevardier

Some cocktails are better when they're ready before you need them.

This Flasked Spiced Pear Boulevardier is built for two. Perfect for a cozy date night in or passing it around the firepit with friends as the air starts to cool. WhistlePig 10 Year Rye is the backbone here, bringing bold spice, oak, and a touch of sweetness that plays perfectly with spiced pear and rich sweet vermouth. It's a balanced, rye forward fall sipper that only gets better once it's batched and rested.

Want the full recipe and batching details? Comment FLASK and I'll send it your way.

Cheers, y'all!

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